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Twenty global executives. Twelve countries. One dojo. One extraordinary evening.
On June 25, 2026, IBCircle brought internationally active CEOs, founders, and investors to One Dojo in Boulder, Colorado, for a session with Kei Izawa — Aikikai 7th Dan, former Chairman of the International Aikido Federation, former GM/Opel executive, and author of The Aikido Executive and The Victory Paradox. What they learned — physically, on the mat — is something no conference can teach: that fluidity beats force, conflict is energy to be redirected, and the most effective leaders operate from alignment, not collision.
This report distils the evening into five key takeaways, five actionable priorities for global executives, key quotes, and a framework for leading without force in a VUCA world. Essential reading for founders, CEOs, and investors navigating a rapidly changing global business environment.
A huge thank you to One Dojo in Boulder, Colorado for generously hosting this event.
Twenty global executives. Twelve countries. One dojo. One extraordinary evening.
On June 25, 2026, IBCircle brought internationally active CEOs, founders, and investors to One Dojo in Boulder, Colorado, for a session with Kei Izawa — Aikikai 7th Dan, former Chairman of the International Aikido Federation, former GM/Opel executive, and author of The Aikido Executive and The Victory Paradox. What they learned — physically, on the mat — is something no conference can teach: that fluidity beats force, conflict is energy to be redirected, and the most effective leaders operate from alignment, not collision.
This report distils the evening into five key takeaways, five actionable priorities for global executives, key quotes, and a framework for leading without force in a VUCA world. Essential reading for founders, CEOs, and investors navigating a rapidly changing global business environment.
A huge thank you to One Dojo in Boulder, Colorado for generously hosting this event.